India announces one-day mourning for Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
India announced a one-day national mourning on July 13 for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former Emir who died at 74. Sheikh Hamad led Qatar from 1995 to 2013, transforming it into a key diplomatic and media player. India's tricolour will fly at half-mast; Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, calling him a visionary leader. The Amiri Diwan confirmed his death on Sunday morning without specifying the cause. Sheikh Hamad voluntarily handed over power to his son, Sheikh Tamim, in 2013.
12 JUL 2026
— NDTV
India observed a one-day national mourning for the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, as a mark of respect.
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13 in honor of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir who died at 74.
16 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi called Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to express condolences on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: